The Iceland Foods Charitable Foundation
Also known as: Bejam Group Limited Employees Trust, The Iceland Foods Charitable Trust, The Iceland Frozen Foods Charitable Trust
The Foundation has raised over £39 million for Dementia, Wellbeing, Environmental and Children's causes. Long-standing partners include Alzheimer's Research UK, Prostate Cancer UK, UK Sepsis Trust, and Alder Hey Children's Charity. Recent support for CALM, Nacoa, Natasha's Foundation, National Brain Appeal, Orchard Project, and Together for Short Lives - investing in families and communities
Activities & Mission
The Foundation has raised over £39 million for Dementia, Wellbeing, Environmental and Children's causes. Long-standing partners include Alzheimer's Research UK, Prostate Cancer UK, UK Sepsis Trust, and Alder Hey Children's Charity. Recent support for CALM, Nacoa, Natasha's Foundation, National Brain Appeal, Orchard Project, and Together for Short Lives - investing in families and communities
Grants
The Iceland Foods Charitable Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £1,242,979
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 17% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 986). How is this calculated?
Higher than 12% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 9% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,231,998 | £1,242,979 | £933,470 | £3,815,063 | £3,815,063 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £2,585,816 | £2,286,994 | £1,326,278 | £3,826,045 | £3,776,045 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,634,928 | £1,378,631 | £1,184,713 | £3,527,223 | £3,380,051 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £958,976 | £1,646,299 | £1,527,059 | £3,270,926 | £3,200,004 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £365,493 | £962,551 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Iceland Foods Charitable Foundation
What does The Iceland Foods Charitable Foundation do?
The Foundation has raised over £39 million for Dementia, Wellbeing, Environmental and Children's causes. Long-standing partners include Alzheimer's Research UK, Prostate Cancer UK, UK Sepsis Trust, and Alder Hey Children's Charity. Recent support for CALM, Nacoa, Natasha's Foundation, National Brain Appeal, Orchard Project, and Together for Short Lives - investing in families and communities
How much income did The Iceland Foods Charitable Foundation report in 2025?
The Iceland Foods Charitable Foundation reported total income of £1.23m and reported expenditure of £1.24m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Iceland Foods Charitable Foundation?
The Iceland Foods Charitable Foundation has a program ratio of 75.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 17% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 986 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Iceland Foods Charitable Foundation registered as a charity?
The Iceland Foods Charitable Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 March 1981 as charity number 281943. It has been registered for 45 years.
Who runs The Iceland Foods Charitable Foundation?
The Iceland Foods Charitable Foundation is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Iceland Foods Charitable Foundation operate?
The Iceland Foods Charitable Foundation operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The Iceland Foods Charitable Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Iceland Foods Charitable Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 281943.
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Other notable Beneficiary group charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Bejam Group Limited Employees Trust
- The Iceland Foods Charitable Trust
- The Iceland Frozen Foods Charitable Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated